Explain what is known about the area of inquiry ie key concepts, factors, variables
Literature review
Overall the literature review should answer the following questions:
Explain what is known about the area of inquiry ie key concepts, factors, variables
what are the relationships between key concepts, factors and variables
what are the current theories inconsistencies or other shortcomings
what needs further testing because evidence is lacking, inconclusive , contradictory or limited
what designs or methods are faulty
why study the question further
what contribution would the research make